GraduateLaw
Graduate Certificate of Laws
Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate of Laws provides focused foundational knowledge and skills training for non-lawyers. It will prepare you for further postgraduate study in law (via relevant pathways into the Juris Doctor) in addition to building skills relevant to current work environments. The course emphasises critical thinking, research, analytical and judgement skills, as well as further developing the capacity to work in a self-directed way, thereby enhancing your ability to study at postgraduate level and deal with real-world legal and policy challenges. This is a Macquarie University (Sydney) course.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Essential units
- LAWS8030The Law of Obligations I - Contracts
- LAWS8015Public International Law
- LAWS8001Foundations of Law
- LAWS8002Criminal Justice and Public Policy
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 55
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